Smith, William. Autograph letter signed from William Smith to [David Garrick]

Folger bibliographic ID: 226064
Folger call number: Y.c.1685
Folger holdings ID: 257136
Accession Number: cs961

Offers his services for the Jubilee, even though they may now seem to come with an ill grace. Accompanied by early 19th century sketch of Smith's life, which concludes: "I have seen Smith in Charles Surface, in The school of scandal, and I thought him faultless, but not excellent. He quitted the stage in 1788."

General notes

Endorsed by Garrick: "Smith offers himself for the Jubilee."

Extended title: Autograph letter signed from William Smith to [David Garrick] 1769 June Wednesday morning

Garrick, David, 1717-1779 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. School of scandal Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 Smith, William, 1730-1819 Surface, Charles (Fictitious character)

correspondent: Smith, William, 1730-1819
subject: Garrick, David, 1717-1779
subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
subject: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
subject: Smith, William, 1730-1819
correspondent: Garrick, David, 1717-1779